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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 349.42 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 349.42 and 179.01 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 349.42 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/349.42 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 349.42 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 62,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,549.67/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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